Avoid costly mistakes by tapping a national network of experienced business advisors available to you at no charge. Located in regional chapters across the country, SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business (SCORE) has been providing valuable (and free) business advice to individuals for over 50 years. Find a Chapter in your area, search for a business mentor, and request free advice via email.

How it Works

Formed in 1964, SCORE provides a public service to America by offering small business advice and workshops through a network of over 11,000 volunteer business counselors located across America.

As a nonprofit association SCORE is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide.

"How To" Support

SCORE offers a broad range of "How To" tips to support many aspects of your business start-up and growth objectives. Select from the following topics to learn more:

"SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business is America's premier source of free and confidential small business advice. With over 350 Chapters and thousands of volunteers, they have helped 38,630 start-up ventures, created 67,319 jobs, assisted 40,175 clients with increasing revenues, and mentored 124,617 entrepreneurs."

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